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Unusual intrapulmonary foreign body: a pencil

R S Singh1, R S Dhaliwal, D Behera

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.

The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|September 4, 1998
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An unusual intrapulmonary foreign body, a pencil, was successfully removed after diagnosis via CT scan. This case highlights rare foreign body penetrations following minor trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Intrapulmonary foreign bodies are rare, often resulting from aspiration or penetrating trauma.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to subtle or absent initial symptoms.

Observation:

  • A case involving an intrapulmonary foreign body, specifically a pencil, is presented.
  • The injury occurred after a seemingly insignificant fall, leading to unexpected penetration.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) scan was instrumental in accurately diagnosing the intrapulmonary pencil.
  • Surgical intervention was successfully performed for the removal of the foreign body.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering unusual foreign bodies in the differential diagnosis of respiratory symptoms.

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  • CT imaging is crucial for identifying radiopaque or subtle foreign objects within the lung parenchyma.
  • Prompt surgical management can lead to favorable outcomes even with deeply embedded foreign bodies.